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Jar: C.12-1971

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Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

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Maker: Unknown

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Description

Spherical stoneware lime pot, with applied zoomorphic features of an owl; beak, eyes and tail. There is a single raised band around the mouth, and details of plumage lightly incised on the body. Dark brown glaze reaches edge of unglazed button foot and flat base. Fine brown biscuit

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Eric North

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1971) by North, Eric

Dating

14th Century-15th Century
1300 CE - 1499 CE

Components of the work

Foot
Plumage

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Applied decoration

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.12-1971
Primary reference Number: 71595

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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